care for

verb

cared for; caring for; cares for

1

: to do the things that are needed to help and protect (a person or animal) : look after (someone or something)

She cares for elderly patients.

Who is caring for your son while you are at work?

2

: to feel affection for (someone)

I got the feeling he never really cared for me.

3

somewhat formal : to like or enjoy (something)

—often used in negative statements

I don't care for jelly beans.

I don't care for your tone of voice.

4

somewhat formal : to want (something)

Would you care for some pie?

Examples of care for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Between small celebrations, hospital visits and disagreements about how to care for her, a mysterious presence of bulls begins to surround the house. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Piacenti was in her first week back at Bank of America after spending five months caring for her newborn daughter, The New York Times reported. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Medicare generally does not cover the expenses associated with long-term care, which includes medical and nonmedical care for people with chronic illnesses or disability. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

This insight could lead to more accurate care for those with urinary tract symptoms. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for care for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore